GSI Java Mill The GSI Java Mill is made specifically for travel and backcountry use. It is the smaller of the two units and features a true conical burr grinder – that’s coffee geek speak for the preferred grinding mechanism. The handle pulls out for easy travel storage and the full unit weighs in at about 10 ounces (280 grams). The grind ...

The Java Mill, which incorporates a fully-adjustable ceramic burr grinder was to replace their old design. Things were looking very positive and I even noted in my OR Show coverage that, while we were only able to handle the prototype, the ergonomics had improved significantly and I was excited to bet my hands on one.

I have the GSI java grinder and have never had a grind that looked as inconsistent as the photo of the ground coffee. This could be a defect that particular grinder, but I think a more likely explanation would be the problems that the …

Remember the old GSI grinder that was shaped like a flying saucer? That was a grinder that I first found in Moab, and really was the first I'd seen that was portable enough to take on travels and adventures.

GSI understands the plight of us coffee heads and designed an easy to hold hand coffee grinder that enables fresh grounds on the go. The Java Mill is a compact coffee grinder that is equipped with an adjustable, conical ceramic burr. Ceramic burr grinders supposedly unlock more flavor than blade-style grinders. The mill is easy to fill from …

Hello VernS, your are right. My Java Mill had a problem of burrs alignment. Maybe yours is better, but it represented that there was a quality issue. Yes it has two bearings, but the plastic part strength and precision are not good enough. A two bearings hand grinder with misaligned burrs cannot be better than a one bearing hand grinder. IMO, it is why...

GSI Java Press ($30) (Courtesy GSI) The French Press is another option if you need to fuel an entire camp. The Java Press is made from double-walled stainless steel and has a neoprene sleeve which helps it stay warm while you work your way through the pot. It comes in two sizes: 30 ounces and 50 ounces. Buy Now. GSI Coffee Grinder ($30) (Courtesy GSI…